Juventus vs AC Milan: Serie A clash preview and key details
Match overview
Juventus and AC Milan are set to face off on 6 September 2026 at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT, 14:45 EST, 19:45 BST, 20:45 SAST) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This Serie A encounter is part of the third matchday of the 2026/27 season.
Juventus aiming to extend perfect start
The Bianconeri enter this fixture on the back of two consecutive league victories, both without conceding a goal. After a goalless first half against Parma on 29 August, substitute Nicolás González broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, with Teun Koopmeiners sealing a 2-0 win in the 88th minute. That result followed a 1-0 away success at Frosinone on the opening day, leaving Juventus with a maximum six points and a rock-solid defensive record anchored by Gleison Bremer.
Milan’s dynamic attack ready for the test
AC Milan travel to Turin brimming with confidence after a 2-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro on 28 August. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 69th minute, and a late own goal from Redouane Halhal confirmed the win. Combined with a 2-1 away triumph at Torino in their first match, the Rossoneri also have six points from six, thanks to an energetic attacking setup orchestrated by Luka Modrić and Ramos.
Defensive solidity meets attacking flair
Historically, meetings between these two giants are defined by tactical discipline and high intensity from start to finish. Juventus’s impenetrable backline will face its sternest test yet against Milan’s dangerous forward line. With fine margins separating the early Scudetto contenders, Sunday’s showdown promises to be a classic Italian duel from the first whistle.
Predicted lineups
Juventus: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Boga; Kolo Muani
AC Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Cisse; Ramos
Team news and squad updates
Juventus will be without Andrea Cambiaso, who picked up an injury in the win over Parma. Coach Luciano Spalletti has not yet confirmed his starting eleven, with further information expected closer to kickoff.
Ruben Amorim reports no injuries or suspensions for the Milan squad ahead of the trip to Turin. No confirmed lineup has been announced for the visitors, and team news will be updated as it becomes available.
Recent form
Juventus have won three of their last five matches, with one defeat and no draws in that run. Their most recent outing was a 2-0 home win against Parma, and they also secured a 1-0 away victory at Frosinone in their previous Serie A match. The only loss in that sequence came against Inter in a pre-season friendly, losing 2-1. Over those five games, Juventus have scored six goals and conceded three.
Milan have also won three of their last five, with one defeat and one draw. Their latest result was a 2-0 win over Venezia, followed by a 4-2 away success against Manchester United in pre-season. The sole defeat in that period was a 3-0 loss to Chelsea in a friendly. Milan have netted ten goals in those five matches while conceding five.
Head-to-head record
The most recent meeting between these sides ended 0-0 at San Siro in April 2026 in Serie A. The previous encounter, also in Serie A in October 2025, finished goalless at the Allianz Stadium. Across the last five head-to-head matches, Juventus have one win, Milan have one win, and three have ended in draws. The only decisive Serie A result among them was a 2-0 Juventus victory in January 2025.
League standings
Both teams are level on six points after two matches, with Milan sitting fourth and Juventus fifth, separated only by goal difference. Inter lead the table with a perfect nine points from three games, while Como are second with seven. Roma, Atalanta, and Lazio also have six points, making the early title race extremely tight.
